How to Pronounce "have come a long way"
expression
HAV-KUHM-uh-LAWNG-WAY
HAV-KUHM-uh-LONG-WAY
Definition
This expression means to make great progress or improvement, especially after starting with many difficulties or little knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈkəm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈweɪ
British English
hæv/ /kˈʌm/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒŋ/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-KUHM-uh-LAWNG-WAY
UK
HAV-KUHM-uh-LONG-WAY
Listen in Context
You have come a long way since you started learning English.
Our technology has come a long way in the last decade.
They have come a long way from their first performance.
Wow, you have come a long way—I'm really impressed with your progress!